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Patent GB-191116109-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Indicators.
Inventor: MILLER DONALD JOHN GUNN
Filed: 1911-07-12
Granted: 1912-05-16
Abstract: 16,109. Miller, D. J. G. July 12. ' Engaged ' and like indicators.-An ' In and Out' or like indicator is set by the motion of the spindle that actuates the hands of a time indicator. The hands (not shown) are geared together by the wheel-train 6, and the large hand is turned from the back of the apparatus by the spindle 5. This is also frictionally gripped by the clip 13 of the arm 12, which turns a disk 11 bearing information to be displayed through windows 18 in the clock face 2. Stops 16 limit the motion of the disk 11 (but not of the spindle 5) so that the information displayed depends on the direction in which the hands were last turned. The disk 11 may also be locked in a middle position by a pin 27, which may be slit at the top to receive the card of a caller. A second disk 32 may be added displaying the letters ' A.M.' or ' P.M.' through windows 33, and operated by a cylindrical shaft concentric with the spindle. The disk 11 may support a discontinuous screen 26 in front of the dial 2 adapted to cover or uncover the roman figures on the dial; or the dial may be movable, and the screen 26 and disk 11 fixed. Alternatively, the minute-hand may be so constructed that, according to the direction in which it is turned, it opens out as a fan so as to hide the clock face, or closes up and functions as a hand. An arrangement is described for automatically operating the device by the motion of the door of a room.
Patent GB-191128738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pumps.
IPC: F04B1/04
Filed: 1911-12-20
Granted: 1912-11-14
Abstract: 28,738. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Allgemeine Elektricitõts Ges.]. Dec. 20. Assembling parts; mountings. - A pump adapted to be readily taken apart for inspection or repair and quickly replaced in position consists of a tapered plug or casing containing the pump barrel, valves, and piston, and having external grooves which register with inlet and outlet openings for liquid formed in a correspondingly tapered aperture into which the plug is clamped. In the arrangement shown, the plug c is clamped in the tapered aperture of the support h by means of a lever k and thumb-nut l. The inlet valve m, shown in Fig. 3, which is a cross-section on A-B, Fig. 1, opens from a groove o which registers with the inlet port p, and the delivery valve opens in a similar manner into a groove u which registers with the outlet v. The pump may be operated by a cam e, and is stated to be adapted for pumping liquids or gases under high pressures.
Patent GB-191129048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valved Stoppers for Syphon and other Bottles.
Inventor: MARSHALL JOHN DAVID
IPC: B67D1/04
Filed: 1911-12-23
Granted: 1912-12-23
Abstract: 29,048. Marshall, J. D., and Garrett, T. F. Dec. 23. Siphon bottles.-In a siphon head having a depressible valve-stem 9 with a flange 18 seating against a fixed rubber washer 19, the flange is returned to its seating, and a tight joint made between the stem and the head by a rubber washer 14, which is of square form having a central upward tapering opening, so that it comprises thickened portions connected by thinner walls. The washer fits in a square recess 13, into which also fits the lower part of a piece 10 which carries the spout section. In a modification, the piece 10 and valve stem are formed in one piece, and the flange 18 is formed separately and screwed on to the stem.
Patent GB-191202582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Weaving Shuttles.
Inventor: REDMAN THOMAS
IPC: D03J5/24
Filed: 1912-02-01
Granted: 1912-10-24
Abstract: 2582. Redman, T. Feb. 1. Shuttles.-The weft recess 2, Fig. 3, of shuttles such as those described in Specification 2931/11, has its wall grooved or serrated at 4; or the top is provided with an overhanging flange. In order to prevent the shuttle from being threaded by kissing, one or more holes 8, Fig 2, communicating with the cop space, are arranged close to the eye 7.
Patent GB-191210723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hydro-carbon Oil Burners.
Inventor: CROOK THOMAS JEFFERSON
IPC: F23D11/44
Filed: 1912-05-06
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 10,723. Crook, T. J. May 6. Vapour burners; vaporizing-apparatus.-An horizontal vapour burner 12 is provided with a vertical air-shaft 16 on each side, the space between the shafts and below the burner being packed with asbestos or the like, to prevent cooling of the burner and re-condensation. The shafts 16 are formed in a trough 17, beneath which the oil-supply valves 2, 19 are placed to avoid overheating. The drawings show a pair of such burners, each being constructed in sections and having a single burner orifice 15, and an overlying vaporizer 8, with a longitudinally adjustable deflector 14. The left-hand burner and vaporizer may be detached without interfering with the other, by closing the valve 19 and disconnecting the coupling 6.
Patent GB-191211379-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Car Coupling.
Inventor: PASSI AUGUSTO
IPC: B61G9/04
Filed: 1912-05-13
Granted: 1912-11-14
Abstract: 11,379. Passi, A., and Peona, G. May 13. Couplings, automatic, of the kind in which a pivoted hook falls by its own weight into a link on the opposing vehicle when a supporting-catch is withdrawn by the impact of the vehicles. The hook 2 pivoted at 14 is supported in the setfor-coupling position by a spring-pressed bolt 12 engaging a recess 13 in the hook. An arm 10 engaging within a member 11 carried by the bolt 12 is mounted on a shaft 10<a>, Figs. 1 and 2. When the buffers are pressed hack on impact of the vehicles, the buffer-rod 4, Fig. 4, operates an arm 5, and, through a lever 6, a rope 8, and a lever 9, rotates the shaft 10<a> to withdraw the bolt 12 and allow the hook 2 to fall into the link 3 on the other vehicle. For uncoupling, a transverse shaft 26, operated from the side of the vehicles, carries a forked lever 17, of which each arm engages beneath a shoulder 30 on the hook. Simultaneously a spring-pressed tongue 27 which closes the hook is drawn back by a cross-piece 24 connecting arms 22, 23, Fig. 3<a>, rigidly carried by the two arms of the lever 17. Draw-gear.-The link 3 may be centralized by a pair of side springs 33, 34, Fig. 6, or by a spring-pressed check bolt 32.
Patent GB-191212046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Epicyclic Change Speed Gear.
IPC: B62M11/14
Filed: 1912-05-21
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 12,046. Schweinfurter Prõcisions-Kugel-Lagerwerke Fichtel & Sachs. May 30 1911, [Convention date]. Variable speed epicyclic gearing.-In an epicyclic gear suitable for cycles, motorvehicles, and d machines, a double train is employed, comprising stepped pinions 5, 6 carried by a member 9 and adapted to be engaged by an annulus 8 and two sunpinions. One sun - pinion 12 is non-slidable and is formed on the interior with clutch teeth 23. The other sunpinion 13 is slidable and forms part of a sleeve provided with clutch teeth 17, clutch teeth 14, 15 also being provided on a fixed member 25 and the planet-carrier 9 respectively. In the position shown, the teeth 13, 17 on the sleeve engage the planet-carrier and the pinion 12, and the gear rotates solidly. Upon moving the sleeve to the right, the planet-carrier is freed, the teeth 17 lock the sun-pinion 12 to the member 25, and another speed is obtained; further movement of the sleeve to the right brings the teeth 13 into gear with the pinions 6, the teeth 17 engaging the member 25 so as to lock the slidable sunpinion, thereby obtaining another speed. Either the annulus or the planet-carrier may be the driver, and the annulus may gear with either set of pinions 5, 6.
Patent GB-191217912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Advertising Apparatus.
Inventor: MITCHELL ARCHIBALD ROBERTSON
IPC: G09F11/24
Filed: 1912-08-02
Granted: 1913-08-05
Abstract: 17,912. Mitchell, A. R., and Kent, G. P. Aug. 2. Clutches, claw.-A shaft 19 is driven from a shaft 63 through a clutch, comprising concentric tubes 64, 65, the outer tube having two V- shaped slots 67 in which works a pin 68, passing through the inner tube. Slots 73 in the end of the tube 65 engage a pin 72 on the shaft 19. If the load unduly increases by reason of a defect of the apparatus, the pin 68 rides up the helical part of the slots 67 against a spring 70, bearing against a nut 69 on the outer tube and, on reaching the axial parts of the slots, the spring expands and draws the outer tube to the left, thus disengaging it from the shaft 19.
Patent GB-191220659-A (GB)
Title: Electric Lamp for Light Projections.
IPC: H01K1/32
Filed: 1912-09-10
Abstract: 20,659. Compagnie GÚnÚrale de Phonographes, CinÚmatographes, et Appareils de PrÚcision. Oct. 12, 1911, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Bulbs.-A cylinder 1 of metal, glass, or the like is closed at one end by a spherical mirror 2 preferably silvered and at the other by a lens 3; a filament 4, preferably metallic, being arranged in the partially exhausted cylinder so that its centre coincides with the centre of curvature of the mirror. A cap 6 is provided on the side of the cylinder. The lamp is adapted for the projection of ordinary or animated photographs or pictures and for pocket lamps.
Patent GB-191221371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Pistons of Internal Combustion Engines and to Packing Rings therefor.
Inventor: IONIDES ALEXANDER GEORGE
IPC: F16J9/02
Filed: 1912-09-19
Granted: 1913-01-30
Abstract: 21,371. Ionides, A. G. Sept. 19. Piston packing.-The piston of an internal-combustion engine is packed by a single compound ring which is pressed against the side of the groove and also outward by the fluid pressure. The ring consists of an L-shaped portion F and a rectangular portion G, which are maintained in their relative positions by a pin in the ring F engaging the ring G. The rings may be either split or segmental. In the latter case, the fluid pressure may be supplemented by springs to hold the rings in position. The internal flange of the piston is reduced in diameter to expose the annular portion F<1> of the ring F to the fluid pressure, which is also admitted to the back of the packing by passages E.
Patent GB-191223700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Belt Pulleys.
Inventor: DRAPER JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: F16H55/56
Filed: 1912-10-17
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 23,700. Draper, J. W. Oct. 17. Expanding pulleys.- In a pulley comprising fixed and movable flanges, the distance between the flanges is adjusted, without the use of tools, by means of a rotatable disk provided with a screwthreaded part which protrudes into the interior of the movable flange and engages a thread on the fixed flange or on some part secured thereto. In the arrangement shown, the disk 8 carries a screwed spindle 10 which engages a nut 4 serving to secure the fixed flange 2 on the shaft 3. An inturned part of the movable flange 6 engages between the disk 8 and a collar 12 on the spindle 10. This collar may be dispensed with, in which case the belt pressure serves to force the flange G outwards. Modifications are described in which the spindle 10 engages directly with the fixed flange, or with the end of the shaft, or the spindle is formed as a nut to engage a part secured to the fixed flange.
Patent GB-191225789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Hammers.
IPC: B21J7/12
Filed: 1912-11-09
Granted: 1914-02-09
Abstract: 25,789. Pettingell Machine Co., and Knight, G. L. Nov. 9. Power hammers. - In order to allow sheetmetal automobile bodies &c. while being hammered to be moved freely between the hammer M and anvil N, these are carried on separate brackets A, C so placed and shaped to allow a considerable space between them. The tup slide L is connected by springs K to a pin H adjustable in a slot of the disk G which is driven from a rotating pulley E by means of a clutch F. When the clutch is withdrawn, it bears against a projection F<3> to bring the hammer to rest. The anvil support O is adjusted by a screw and hand-wheel R<1> and secured by a clamp P<3>.
Patent GB-191228114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Speed and Reversing Gearing.
IPC: F16H3/66
Filed: 1912-12-05
Granted: 1913-08-07
Abstract: 28,114. Royce, F. H., and Rolls-Royce, Ltd. Dec. 5. Variable - speed and reversing epicyclic gearing comprises a clutch for direct driving and three epicyclic trains for obtaining two reduced speeds and reversed driving. The planetpinions e of the train for giving the middle speed and the planet-pinions c of the train for giving the low speed are carried by members n, e, respectively, both of which are secured to the driven shaft g. The internally-toothed ring o of the middlespeed train and the sun - gear a of the lowspeed train are both secured to the driving- shaft b, while the sungear k of the former train and the internallytoothed ring f of the latter train are adapted to be held by brakes r, j, respectively, to render these trains severally operative. The clutch members p, s, which are mutually engaged for the high-speed drive, are arranged between the train a, c, f and the train t, u, w for reversed driving. The sun-gear t is connected by a web t<2> and fly-wheel x to the shaft b and the internally-toothed ring w is connected by a sleeve n<2> to the member n and shaft g. The reverse drive is brought into operation by applying a brake z to the carrier v of the planet-pinions u.
Patent GB-191229098-A (GB)
Title: Improved Boot Wiping Device for Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: HUET THEODORE
IPC: B60R3/04
Filed: 1912-12-17
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 29,098. Huet, T. Dec. 17. Mats.-A boot-wiping mat for motor-cars &c. adapted when not in use to be housed in a casing beneath the foot-board, is arranged to be acted upon by one or more springs which draw it into the casing when turned over from the in-use position. The plate 2 carrying the mat 1 is hinged at 5 to a plate 15 of the same depth as the foot-board 3 and the plate 15 is hinged at 6 to a trolly 7 which is arranged to slide within the casing 4 and is connected by a cord 12 to a spring-controlled drum 11. The plate 15 carries a block of rubber 17 which comes between the end 19 of the trolly 7 and the end 18 of the plate 2 when the mat is turned over into position to be drawn into the casing by the spring. In a modification, the parts 2, 15, 7, carry rack-teeth at the sides to engage horizontal spring - controlled pinions beneath the foot-board. In a further modification, shown in Fig. 6, coiled springs 9<a> are arranged around rods 27 and bear against lugs 28 carried by the trolly 7.
Patent GB-191229113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Carbon Process of Photography for Producing Kinematograph Films.
Inventor: THORNTON JOHN EDWARD
IPC: G03C1/66
Filed: 1912-12-17
Granted: 1914-01-19
Abstract: 29,113. Thornton, J. E. Dec. 17. Chromo-gelatine and like processes; kinematograph picture films. - A modification of the carbon or bichromated colloid process for producing kinematograph films comprises the use in conjunction with the bichromated sensitized colloid of one or more dyes which are mordanted or rendered insoluble by the bichromate in the colloid and form a transparent lake therein, without the use of an auxiliary mordant. The chromotrope or the erio group or series of dyes are instanced for use. The dye may be added before or after sensitizing the colloid film. In the Provisional Specification the use is also described of dyes which together with mordants form transparent lakes and which may be used in conjunction with such mordants in the bichromated film.
Patent GB-191229999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Electric Welding.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
IPC: B23K11/087
Filed: 1912-07-31
Granted: 1913-07-31
Abstract: 29,999. Haddan, R., [Cleveland Welding and Manufacturing Co.]. July 31. Welding; drawing-dies.-In electric welding, particularly by the method described in Specification 17,749/12, a pair of dies, each of which has a slot for receiving the edge of a blank to be welded, are mounted on separate supports. The edges 55, 56 of the work 54 are brought into contact and maintained in proper working relation under the welding-electrodes 35, 36 by a pair of dies 42, 43 fixed to the bars 8, 9 connected to the transformer secondary 18. The dies are inclined to each other so as to converge at their forward end, and are provided with grooves 50, 51 to guide the edges 55, 56 of the work. The upper wall of the groove 50, Fig. 3, is inclined so that the work may be laterally adjusted to a small extent by the operator. The lower walls of the grooves are cut away at the forward end as shown at 50<a>, 51<a> in Fig. 4, so that the edges of the work may come into contact before reaching the welding point. The work is welded by a pair of bevelled roll electrodes 35, 36 mounted so that the angularity of the rolls with respect to each other and to the travel of the work is adjusted so as to produce a torque to press the edges of the work laterally in opposite directions. The upper roll bearings are carried by a slide which is pressed down by the operator. The work may be pulled through the dies by a pair of clamps, the traverse of the work also rotating the rolls.
Patent GB-191302024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cardboard and other like Boxes, Drawers or the like.
Inventor: BARRY ALYS
IPC: B65D5/44
Filed: 1913-01-24
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 2024. Barry, A. Jan. 24. Drawers. - A device for strengthening cardboard or like drawers &c. comprises a series of members H extending along the vertical sides, arranged either inside, as in the construction shown, which illustrates the invention as applied to a cardboard box, or externally, independent cross-members being provided connecting the vertical members at the top and bottom. As shown, the members consist of wires intertwisted so that, by a process of unscrewing, the device can be adjusted to fit receptacles of varying sizes. The top and bottom cross-members each consists of four arms connected at the centre by screws M, M', and the arms of the top cross-member terminate in downwardly - depending pieces D adapted to engage in loops C, B formed in the side members, the latter being held in place at the top of the sides by turned-over loops or grips A. In modifications of this construction, the side members and the arms of the bottom cross-member may be integral with each other, each consisting of two intertwisted wires, or, when adjustment is not required, part of the device may be formed of single wires. In a further modification, the wires slide on each other instead of being intertwisted, and, in another construction, stout wires sliding in tubes may replace the devices described.
Patent GB-191303780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Sub-station Circuits.
Inventor: GRISSINGER ELWOOD
IPC: H04M1/00
Filed: 1912-03-27
Granted: 1913-03-27
Abstract: 3780. Grissinger, E. March 27, 1912. Telephonic relays; exchange systems.-A substation is provided with the usual circuits for making ordinary calls, and with switches and additional circuits whereby relay apparatus is brought into use when making calls to long distances. In the system shown, the sub-station is fed with current from the battery 174<e> at the exchange, and for ordinary calls the switch 189<c> connects one side of the line directly through the lead 190<e> to the receiver 182<e> and microphone 175<e>. During conversation over larger distances, the switch 189<e> is moved to the contact 191<e>, the switch 179<c> is moved to the contact 181<e>, and the switch 204<e> is closed. Current from the microphone 175<e> now passes through the energizing-coils 183<c> of a relay of the type described in Specification 7482/12. The differential microphone 194<c> of this relay is connected as shown, and the strengthened currents are sent to line over the windings 201<e>, 202<e>. An inductance 193<e> prevents the strengthened currents from reaching the windings 183<e>, and another inductance 199<e> prevents their returning to the microphone 194<e>. A second receiver 192<e> is provided in this system. In modifications, only one receiver is used, and the inductances 193<e>, 199<e> are combined in one. Specification 2929/13 is also referred to.
Patent GB-191304606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Shuttle-cocks.
Inventor: JAMES HARRY
IPC: A63B67/18
Filed: 1913-02-24
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 4606. James, H., and Matthewman, W. Feb. 24. Shuttlecocks. - The base of a shuttlecock is provided with modified forms of springs to increase the resiliency. In one form, Fig. 1, a spiral spring S is provided with a pad S'. In another form, Fig. 2, the base of the shuttlecock is separated into two parts connected by spiral springs S<2>, the lower part C being provided with a pad R. In another modification, a single spiral spring is used in place of the springs S<2>, and the pad R is of inflated rubber. In still another modification, the spiral spring bearing a pad works within a slot in the base of the shuttlecock.
Patent GB-191310759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Coin-freed Meters.
Inventor: ANDERSON JOHN
IPC: G07F9/06
Filed: 1913-05-07
Granted: 1914-05-07
Abstract: 10,759. Anderson, J. May 7. Money boxes.-The cash box a of a prepayment meter is unlocked by means of a key comprising a metal blank k adapted to be completely inserted through the coin slot into the rotary coin carrier of the prepayment mechanism, which, as shown, may be of the type described in Specification 26,278/10. On rotating the carrier, the key, by engaging projecting pins h, depresses a spring-raised rod g so as to free a spring-controlled catch b pivoted to the money drawer from engagement with an angle piece d, permitting the box to be withdrawn by means of a handle j. The further rotation of the carrier allows the key to fall to the money box. The key is shaped to clear a cylinder l which serves to guide the rod g, and is provided with a pin i to limit its inward movement.
Patent GB-191317583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil High Tension Electrical Switches.
IPC: H01H33/24
Filed: 1913-07-31
Granted: 1914-07-30
Abstract: 17,583. Akt.-Ges. Brown, Boveri, et Cie. Aug. 19, 1912, [Convention date]. Oil switches; sparking, preventing.-The circuit-closing contact bridge-piece t of a hightension oil switch is directly secured to an insulating wall w which is connected by links m, n to an operating-shaft l and transmits motion for moving the bridge-piece, the wall being interposed between the fixed contacts when the switch is open and serving to minimize arcing. The wall is reinforced at its edges by iron strip and is adapted to move vertically along guide rods s secured in the cover d.
Patent GB-191318026-A (GB)
Title: Improved Back Rest for Motor Cycle and like Saddles.
Inventor: BROWN JOHN
IPC: B62J1/28
Filed: 1913-08-07
Granted: 1913-09-18
Abstract: 18,026. Brown, J., and Brown, H. N. Aug. 7. Seat backs.-A back-rest E, Fig. 2, for cycle or like saddles is carried by rods D which are rigidly held in an upright position by sockets C secured to the back of the saddle, collars d limiting the insertion of the rods. When the rest is pulled upwards, pivoted extensions F of the rods enter the sockets, enabling the rest to be hinged back out of the way, as shown in Fig. 4. Stops f prevent the complete withdrawal of the rods from the sockets.